The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. * Leave it to Warren Buffett to find a way to get hold of 10 million Goldman Sachs Group Inc shares without handing over a penny. The billionaire chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway Inc accepted the stake in exchange for giving up his company's right to purchase a larger number of Goldman shares at a below-market price, according to terms of the deal announced on Tuesday. ()* Barrick Gold Corp co-chairman Peter Munk signaled he is looking to pass the scepter at the gold-mining giant he founded about 30 years ago. His call comes amid a shake-up in the top ranks of the mining industry, where a raft of high-profile leaders have stepped down, or been replaced, amid shareholder revolts over overpriced acquisitions and generally poor share-price performance. ()
Barrick Gold Corporation (Barrick) is engaged in the production and sale of gold, as well as related activities. Shares of ABX remained unchanged at $28.82. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $28.31 and as high as $44.50. On average, 9552950 shares of ABX exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 0.
Barrick Gold Corporation (Barrick) is engaged in the production and sale of gold, as well as related activities. Shares of ABX fell by 1.05% or $-0.31/share to $29.32. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $29.08 and as high as $44.75. On average, 2746530 shares of ABX.TO exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 2213798.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (Berkshire) is a holding company owning subsidiaries engaged in a number of diverse business activities. Shares of BRK-A remained unchanged at $155707.64. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $117551.00 and as high as $156455.00. On average, 58570 shares of BRK-A exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 0.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (Berkshire) is a holding company owning subsidiaries engaged in a number of diverse business activities. Shares of BRK-B remained unchanged at $103.82. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $78.21 and as high as $104.25. On average, 4242830 shares of BRK-B exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 0.
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (Goldman Sachs) is a bank holding and a financial holding company. Shares of GS remained unchanged at $146.54. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $90.43 and as high as $159.00. On average, 4553210 shares of GS exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 0.
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